James Genn

James Genn is a breaking news editor at The Jerusalem Post . He grew up near London to a split Irish-British-Israeli family. James moved to Israel in 2014 and spent time serving in the IDF's International Cooperation Unit before becoming an Open Source Intelligence Analyst. In his free time, James can be found monitoring global jihad, terrorist, and militant separatist groups, or ranting about the lore of his favorite sci-fi and fantasy books and movies.

Indian PM Narendra Modi is seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, ahead of his speech as part of his state visit to Israel, February 25, 2026

WATCH: Indian PM Narendra Modi set to give speech to Israel's Knesset after Netanyahu meeting

A Turkish F-16 pictured in May 2023; illustrative.

Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight in western Turkey, pilot killed

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

IRGC kills, arrests at least 100 MEK fighters in clashes near Khamenei's Tehran headquarters


Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address

As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”

US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage

The Dutch Foreign Ministry said it had repeatedly asked Iran to immediately release the seized goods, but gave no further details.

National flag of the Netherlands.

Nuclear deal 'within reach, if diplomacy prioritized,' Iranian FM Araghchi claims

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a nuclear agreement with the US is within reach if diplomacy is prioritized, as the two sides prepare to resume talks in Geneva on Thursday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with his Swiss counterpart in Geneva, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

CIA publishes Farsi message instructing Iranians how to reach out securely

The CIA issued a rare public call in Farsi urging Iranian anti-regime protesters to contact the agency securely online, saying it can hear their voices and wants to help.

An illustration of the CIA and Iranian flags.

IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review

The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Lebanese military secures the streets in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon, February 8, 2026; illustrative.

'Israel' removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel 'enemy of Jordanians'

Jordan’s Parliament voted to erase mentions of "Israel" from debate on US Ambassador Huckabee’s comments on West Bank reforms, calling them a breach of international law.

Members of the Jordanian Parliament sit in the plenum during a debate, Amman, December 1, 2011; illustrative.

Israel preparing to evacuate embassies abroad, source tells Saudi outlet Al Hadath

Israel may evacuate some embassies due to heightened threats from Iranian-linked entities, with embassies in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America on high alert.

A member of police walks next to the embassy of Israel in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2024.

Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT

Iran has agreed to a €500 million deal with Russia to acquire advanced shoulder-fired missiles, part of a broader effort to rebuild its air defenses after Israeli airstrikes.

Anti-aircraft gunner of the Russian military base in Tajikistan with the "Verba" MANPADS, June 2021; illustrative.

'Trump is a man of action': Iranians receive mass SMS message linked with US support for protesters

A mass Farsi SMS campaign to Iranian protesters claims Trump is "a man of action" amid unrest, with many waiting for outside intervention.

An anti-US mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026

US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran

The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.

A banner that reads 'Made in USA' hangs on a damaged building in the Chiyah district of Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, November 28, 2024